CEO of Southern Illinois Healthcare Rex Budde joins us to talk about recent updates and expansions at local healthcare facilities along with a possible shortage of nurses.

Tom Miller sits down with SIU President Randy Dunn to discuss the decision to hire Brad Colwell as Interim Chancellor, as well as  current attendance figures, among other topics.

Illinois State Representative and State Senator-elect Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.